All Reviews for Snorkeling Cruises & Tours

The snorkeling part was good. Remaining hour and a half was the most boring tour I even had in Hawaii. Complete waste of time and money. Would not recommend this tour to anybody.

This is my third time participating in the Angel's Sea tour, but it was my first time on an early morning tour. The weather was great, and I was very satisfied to walk right in the middle of the sea. Above all, the sailing staff was cheerful and fun! I always feel excited. Thank you!

天使の海、ツアー参加は３回目なのですが、朝早いツアーは初めてでした。お天気だったし、海のど真ん中を歩けたので大満足です。何よりセイリングスタッフが陽気で楽しい！毎回ウキウキします。ありがとうございました！

The Japanese female staff member explained everything politely, and I had a great time! I was lucky to see 20 dolphins and a sea turtle too!

Thank you so much!!!!

女性の日本人staffさんが丁寧に説明してくれて凄く楽しかったです(´∇｀)
イルカ20頭＆海亀も見られてラッキーでした♡

ほんとにありがとうございました!!!!

We had a great time out on this cruise got to be up close to wild turtles which was great

I'll start with the positive.

The crew is young and enthusiastic. Everyone had smiles and was helpful with the gear.

This is a great excursion for tourists and beginner snorkelers. Great vivews of the Eastern part of the island and a pleasant swim with sea life. The crew teaches everyone how to use the equipment and will help people in the water. They spend about 20 minutes at each site so, for experienced snorkelers, it can be a little dull.

The hotel pickup was on time and the driver was good. The van is new and the ride was smooth.

You will be visiting with Spinner Dolphins. They are small dolphin and swim in pods of 30. The captain knows their favorite spots and will make sure you get to swim with them. By law, you will need to be wearing a life jacket to do this part of the swim. We got to see two pods. It was delightful. This tour company was knowledgeable about dolphins and is conerned with their safety.

We stopped at two more snorkeling locations. The fist stop was a small cove and the second had turtles.

The lunch at the Spinner cafe was good. I had the breakfast burrito and it was tasty and well prepared. The menu is small but the portions are big. The pancakes looked really good.

The reason for my 3 stars is not the quality of the company but an incident I had. The crew should be better trained in basic fist aid. I ended up treating myself with the supplies I keep in my bag. After asking if I was okay, no one helped or checked on my for the rest of the trip.

I would recommend this for people visiting Ohau and beginner snorkelers.

Snorkeling was amazing, saw lots of turtles and other wildlife! Lovely sail after ksnorkeling was real relaxing. Great, fun and friendly crew. Definitely would recommend!

This is my second time at Heaven's Sea. The guide, instructor Yuki, and Ashley were really fun.

Yuki's quick and accurate advice was wonderful! She also adjusted her instructions to suit the Japanese participants.

Thank you for seeing us off at the bus until the end! I will participate again.

２回めの天国の海です
ガイド､インストラクターのゆきさん､アシュリーたちが
本当に楽しい

ゆきさん､の迅速かつ的確なアドバイス！
素晴らしい
きの使い方も日本人に合わせてくれています

帰り道バスを最後まで見送ってくれてありがとうございました！
また参加します

Despite the rain and bad weather at the time of departure, the crew made it enjoyable, and I had a great time. I was a bit disappointed that there were fewer types of fish than I expected, so I thought it would be nice if we could go a little further out.

出航時は雨が降り悪天候にも関わらず、乗組員に盛り上げて頂き楽しかったです。思ったより、魚の種類が少なくて残念だったので、もう少し遠出できるといいのかと思いました。

I made a reservation without checking the low tide schedule, and when I arrived, there was no sand, just water everywhere.
As for the snacks... the main wrap was too rich with cheese rolls and cream cheese, making it inedible.
However, I was glad to experience stand-up paddleboarding.
Next time, I will check the low tide and try again.

干潮の時刻を調べず予約してしまい、行ったら砂地はなく、どこも海でした。
軽食は・・・メインのラップが、チーズロールさらにクリームチーズでくどくて食べれず・・・
スタンドアップパドルが体験できたのがよかった。
次は干潮を確認してリベンジします。

I enjoyed the local beauty and fun, along with the cheerful service from the staff. It was also great that we could visit Tantalus Lookout as a free bonus.

現地の美しさ楽しさとともにスタッフの明るい対応など気持ちよく楽しめました。無料特典でタンタレスの丘へ行けたのもよかったです。

I was alone, but I had no problems and enjoyed myself. I was able to see dolphins as soon as we arrived at the spot. I was surprised that I could see so many dolphins up close like that. The scenery felt unreal. The snorkeling at the next location was also wonderful, with the beautiful blue sea and colorful fish swimming everywhere. I even saw a turtle, so I was very satisfied.

一人でしたが、なんの問題もなく楽しめました。イルカは、ポイント(?)に着いたところですぐに見ることが出来ました。あんなに沢山のイルカをあんな間近に見ることが出来るとは思って無かったので驚きました。現実のものとは思えない景色でした。場所を移動してのシュノーケリングも、綺麗なブルーの海に色鮮やかな魚がそこここで泳いでいて、こちらもとても素敵でした。亀も見れたし満足です。

Seconds after we got to the snorkeling spot, one of the guides emerged from the water holding an octopus, which everyone got to see and interact with. There were probably 7 or 8 sea turtles of all sizes and ages around us the whole time we were in the water, in addition to the tropical fish and moray eels on the reef. It was absolutely incredible.

It was a tour that was definitely worth the early morning wake-up! Although the weather was unfortunately cloudy, a pod of dolphins came right in front of us, and we were able to swim with them. I was moved to see a baby dolphin as well! The snorkeling was fantastic, and we got to see sea turtles up close. Thanks to taking motion sickness medication beforehand, I didn't feel sick at all and had a fun day.

The crew members were wonderful people who always kept us entertained, so I definitely want to participate again. Next time, I’d like to join a manta ray tour on the Big Island!

とても朝は早起きしないといけませんが、その価値は十分にあるツアーでした！
ちょっと天気は残念な曇り空でしたが、
イルカの群れが目の前にたくさんきてくれて、一緒に泳ぐことができました。
赤ちゃんイルカも一緒に見れて感動しました！
シュノーケルではウミガメも間近に見れてとってもよかったです。
事前に酔い止めを飲んでいたおかげか、まったく酔うこともなく楽しい1日を過ごせました。

クルーの方々も常に私達を楽しませてくれる素敵な人達でしたので、ぜひまた参加したいと思います。
今度はハワイ島のマンタのツアーに参加してみたいです！

Unfortunately, it rained on and off from the morning, but after we set sail, the weather cleared up a bit and we were able to enjoy the tour. The guide was full of energy, and while the customers seemed to struggle a bit to keep up with her enthusiasm (laughs), we appreciated her consideration for us with children.

Once we set sail, we started with turtle watching, but the turtles are smaller than dolphins and only come to the surface for a moment, so I wasn't able to see any swimming turtles. However, we were lucky to spot some turtles basking on the rocks, and I was able to take some good photos. The sandbar had decent tides that day, so the water depth was around my ankles to my calves. It was a strange feeling standing in a place far from land.

After taking photos, I stayed on the sandbar with my kindergarten-aged daughter while my husband and elementary school-aged child went snorkeling. The snorkeling group swam in a line with the guides, but the people in front weren't moving very quickly, causing quite a traffic jam for those in the back, leading to some bumping into each other. I understand that the swimming abilities of the participants played a role in this, but I wish we could have swum a bit more freely.

While the snorkeling was a bit disappointing, I think we had a fun and enjoyable tour overall. Thank you very much.

この日はあいにく朝から雨が降ったり止んだりでしたが、出航後は少し晴れてツアーを楽しむことができました。ガイドのお姉さんは元気いっぱいでそのテンションにお客さんが若干ついていけてない感じもありましたが（笑）子連れの私たちを気遣ってくれてありがたかったです。出航するとまずウミガメウォッチングですが、ウミガメはイルカより小さく水面に出るのが一瞬なので泳いでいるカメは私は見られませんでした。ですが運よく甲羅干し中のカメたちがいて、しっかりと写真に撮ることもできました。サンドバーは潮がそこそこいい日だったので水深は足首～ふくらはぎくらい。陸地から離れた場所に立っている不思議な感覚が味わえました。写真撮影後、私は幼稚園児の娘とサンドバーに残りましたが夫と小学生の子供はシュノーケルへ。シュノーケル組はガイドさんたちと一列になって泳ぐのですが、前の人たちがなかなか進まず後ろの方はかなり渋滞して、手足がぶつかったりと大変だったとのことです。参加者の泳力の問題もあるので仕方ないとは思いますが、もう少しフリーで泳げたらよかったなぁと思います。シュノーケルは少し残念でしたが、他は楽しくいいツアーに参加できたと思います。ありがとうございました。

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and participated in this tour! Since it was overseas, I had some concerns, but they explained everything thoroughly and provided transportation, allowing us to experience it without any worries.

I was excited to see dolphins, and we were able to see a pod of wild dolphins not once, but twice! It was an emotional and joyful experience like nothing I had ever felt before! Swimming with turtles and fish was also a lot of fun!

On the boat, we enjoyed delicious hamburgers and snacks, and since we were a bit tired from traveling, we were able to take a nap at our own pace, which was great. They took many wonderful photos, and looking back at them brings back those joyful memories.

The tour staff created a very fun atmosphere, making it the best memory of our honeymoon. I highly recommend this experience to anyone considering a marine adventure!

新婚旅行でハワイに行き、このツアーに参加しました！ 海外ということもあり不安な点もありましたが、丁寧に説明してくださり送迎もしてくださりなんの不安もなく体験することができました。
イルカに出会えるかドキドキでしたが、二回も野生のイルカの群れを見ることができました！今までに経験したことのない、感動と嬉しさでした！
また亀や魚と一緒に泳げたのも楽しかったです！
船の上では美味しいハンバーガーやお菓子をいただき、旅疲れが出ていた頃で昼寝もさせてもらい…自分のペースで楽しむことができ良かったです。
素敵な写真もたくさんの撮っていただき、後から見返すとまた楽しかった思い出が蘇ります♪
ツアーのスタッフの方たちもとても楽しい雰囲気を作ってくださり、ハネムーンの１番の思い出になりました。海での体験を考えている方にぜひオススメしたいです！

The tour was accompanied by a Japanese guide, and there was nothing unclear in the explanations. About 80% of the participants were honeymoon couples. However, although it was sunny on the day of the tour, it had rained for several days prior, so unfortunately, the water clarity was not satisfactory. It's a shame. There were participants who did not wear life jackets and were almost drowning. Even if you're confident in your swimming ability, it's better to wear a life jacket. It can be a nuisance to other participants as well.

It was nice to have warm drinks and light snacks after coming out of the water.

日本語ガイド付きで、説明が分からないことはありませんでした。
参加者は約８割はハネムーンのカップルでした。
ただ、当日は晴天だったのですが、それまで数日雨が続いたそうで、残念ながら透明度は満足できるものではなかったです。残念。
ライフジャケットを付けない参加者がいて、溺れそうになっていました。泳ぎに自信があってもライフジャケットはつけた方がいいです。他の参加者にも迷惑になります。

海から上がった後に暖かい飲み物や軽食がもらえたのはよかったです。

This was absolutely one of the best things we did while here! The crew was amazing and very attentive. Awesome with our young kids and the food is perfect! We saw lots of fish and 2 turtles while snorkeling. We will definitely do this again!!!

We participated as a family with our 1-year-old and 4-year-old children. It was their first time cruising. Fortunately, they didn't get seasick and were very satisfied with the beautiful sea and delicious hamburgers. The water level at the sandbar was high that day, so the kids couldn't put their feet in (but it wasn't a problem since I was holding them). We also got to see sea turtles, and it was a fun experience that created great memories.

1歳と4歳の子供を連れ、家族で参加しました。子供達は初めてのクルージングです。
ですが、乗り物酔いもなく綺麗な海と美味しいハンバーガーに大満足でした^ ^
その日はサンドバーの水位が高く、子供は足をつける事ができませんでしたが(抱っこしていたので問題なしです)
海亀も観れて終始楽しむ事ができ良い思い出となりました^ ^

I really wanted to go to the sandbar, and although I had given up because reservations were full, it seems there was a cancellation just before my departure. Checking VELTRA every day until the last minute paid off!

The weather was cloudy in the morning, but it was sunny at the location, making it incredibly beautiful! When I first got off the boat, I was surprised by how deep the water was. At 158 cm tall, I was submerged up to my chest. It probably varies by season, but those who are shorter should be cautious at first. However, after moving a little further in, I was able to walk, and the water was indeed beautiful! We also saw plenty of sea turtles. Later, we went snorkeling at another spot, but my husband and I stayed on the boat to watch everyone. The sea turtles swam quite close to those snorkeling.

Here are some notes I remember, which might be helpful for those planning to go:

- If you use a waterproof case for your smartphone (available at ABC Store) for too long, a "High Temperature Warning" message will appear on the screen, making it unusable! I wanted to take photos and videos the whole time, but be careful.
- During lunch, it's a buffet style on the boat, so there will be quite a line. Therefore, those who come out of the water early should line up as soon as possible.
- The wind is strong on the boat, so be careful as various items (like lettuce and snacks) on your lunch plate may blow away.
- There is a restroom on the boat, which is reassuring. However, the flushing mechanism can be a bit confusing at first. You need to press a larger lever located under the toilet to flush.
- If you just want to enjoy the scenery, you can stay on the boat the whole time, so you can participate with peace of mind.

Overall, it was a very satisfying tour! I would love to do it again!

どうしても行きたかったサンドバー、予約いっぱいで諦めてましたが、直前にキャンセルが出たのか?出発直前までVELTRAさんを毎日チェックしていた甲斐がありました。

天気は朝は曇ってましたが、現地では晴れたのでメチャメチャ綺麗でした♪
最初、船から降りた時には海が深くて驚きました。身長１５８で、胸がすっぽり隠れるくらいまで浸かってしまいました。時期によって違うのでしょうが、身長の低い方は最初要注意です。でも少しだけ進むと歩けるようになり、海はやっぱり綺麗でした！！
そしてウミガメもいっぱい見れました。後半別の場所でシュノーケリングをするのですが、私たち夫婦は船上でみなさんの様子を見てましたが、シュノーケリングしてる方のかなり近くまでウミガメが泳いでました。
以下、箇条書きで覚えている事を記載するので、これから行く方の参考に少しでもなれば♪

・スマホの防水ケース（ABCストアで売ってる）をずっと使用してるとスマホの画面に「高温注意」という文字が出て使用不可になる！ずっと写真、動画撮っていたいですが、注意です。
・ランチの時は船内でバイキング形式で順番に取っていくので、かなり並びます。なので、海から早く上がった人は早めに並んだ方が◎。
・船上は風が強いので、ランチのプレートに乗せた色々（レタスとかスナックとか）飛ばされるので注意です。
・船内にもトイレがあるので安心です。が、水の流し方が一見分かりにくいです。便器の下にある大き目のレバー？みたいなのを押すと流れます。
・景色だけ楽しみたい方は、ずっと船上にもいれるので安心して参加できます。

全体的に大満足のツアーでした＾＾
またリピートしたいです！

This was amazing! I am so glad we picked this as an activity! I would do this again if we ever make it back to Oahu. We saw sharks from the minute we got out and they were around us the entire time. It was a little intimidating at first, but the guides were always watchful above and below the water so I felt as safe as you possible could be given the chosen activity. The only thing I would say could be better was finding what area you are suppose to be to board the boat, there are no signs for check in or really where you are suppose to be and I wish I would have taken my camera I wanted some pictures but felt the group rate was too high. I would recommend this to anyone!

The content of the tour was good, but it rained and was cold on the day, so I gave up on seeing the coral reefs. Also, the sandbar was submerged due to high tide, so the beach was not visible.

ツアーの内容は良かったのですが、当日雨が降って寒かったのでサンゴ礁をみるのは断念しました。またサンドバーも満潮で砂浜は見えませんでした。

I definitely wanted to swim with dolphins during this trip to Hawaii, so I signed up for a tour. Unfortunately, I didn't see a single dolphin, but I thoroughly enjoyed stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling, and had a great time with lunch on the boat and a hula experience! The crew was friendly and taught us with care, which made me feel very comfortable and able to enjoy myself. For my revenge challenge, I was able to meet many dolphin teachers and sea turtle professors, and I was extremely satisfied!

今回のハワイで必ずドルフィンスイムがしたく、ツアーに申し込みしました。
残念ながらイルカは一匹も見れなかったんですが、スタンダップパドルやシュノーケリングなどを堪能し、船上でのランチやフラ体験などとても楽しい時間でした！
クルーの皆さんもフレンドリーで丁寧に教えてくださり、とっても安心して楽しめました(^^)
リベンジでのチャレンジでイルカ先生もウミガメ大教授にもたくさん会うことができ、大大大満足でした

We participated in this tour as a couple on our honeymoon. The weather was great, and we enjoyed snorkeling in the beautiful, clear sea! It was amazing to swim close to dolphins and sea turtles. That day, we even got to meet a special teacher shark, which was truly a valuable experience. There were also many tropical fish, which helped refresh our spirits. The guide was Japanese, which made us feel secure while participating. We purchased photos from that day for an additional fee, and they were truly satisfying, especially the ones taken up close with the dolphins. This tour was highly recommended. If I have the chance to go to Hawaii again, I definitely want to participate again. I am filled with gratitude for the guide who was kind, high-energy, and made the experience so enjoyable.

新婚旅行で、奥さんと2人で参加させて頂きました。天候もよく透明度の高い綺麗な海でのシュノーケリング！
イルカや海ガメの間近で泳ぐことができ感動しました。
その日は特別教師のサメにも会うことができ、本当に貴重な体験が出来ました。
トロピカルフィッシュも沢山いて気分をリフレッシュすることができました。
ガイドさんも日本人のかたもいて、安心して参加することができました。
追加料金でその日の写真を購入しましたが、イルカの間近から撮った物など本当に満足いく物でした。本当にオススメのツアーでした。もしまたハワイに行く機会があれば、絶対にまた参加したいと思いました。優しく、またハイテンションで楽しく接してくれたガイドさんに感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです。

The weather on the day was a bit iffy, with rain coming and going, which was disappointing, but I had a great time. The service was good, they took photos for us, and the food was delicious!

当日天気が微妙で雨が降ったりやんだりで残念でしたが楽しかったです。
サービスも良く写真を撮ってくれたり食事も美味しくてgood!

This trip exceeded expectations. The sandbar and turtle viewing was great but the best part was the snorkeling. Probably the best snorkeling I've ever had. Lunch really hit the spot after some fun on the water. Would def do it again!

I finally got to visit the long-awaited paradise of the sea! The weather was fairly good, and I was able to see sea turtles up close! The optional snorkeling allowed me to see many beautiful fish, which was fantastic! I also enjoyed a delicious lunch! The staff were very energetic, and it was a lot of fun.

念願だった天国の海へやっと行けました！天気もまあまあ良く、ウミガメも近くで見れました！自由参加のシュノーケリングでは綺麗な魚をたくさん見ることができとても良かったです！昼食も美味しくいただきました！スタッフの方もとても元気な方々でとても楽しかったです。

After researching about the sandbar, I found that it's recommended to visit on days when the water depth is below zero meters at low tide, so I chose a perfect day to participate.

However! When I arrived, the water depth was around knee height. I couldn't encounter the sandbar floating in the sea.

The snorkeling afterwards was also not satisfactory in terms of visibility and the number of fish. According to a local lady, it was due to several days of heavy rain. I think those who want to enjoy snorkeling properly should arrange a separate opportunity to do so.

Although the sandbar and snorkeling did not meet my expectations, the guides on the boat were very kind and pleasant, making the tour itself enjoyable.

It was also nice to receive a warm drink after coming out of the sea.

サンドバーについていろいろ調べると干潮時に水深が０メートル以下になる日がオススメということで、バッチリな日を選んで参加しました。

しかーし！現地に行って見ると水深は膝の高さあたり。海に浮かぶサンドバーには遭遇できませんでした。

その後のシュノーケリングも透明度・魚の数ともに満足いくレベルではなかったです。現地のお姉さんが仰るには数日雨が多かったためとのこと。シュノーケリングがしっかりしたい人は別途きちんと満喫できる機会を設けた方がいいと思います。


目的のサンドバーやシュノーケリングはあまり満足いくものではありませんでしたが、船でいろいろ説明をしてくれたガイドの方々はとても親切で感じが良かったのでツアー自体はよかったです。

海から上がった後に暖かい飲み物がもらえたのもよかったですね。

If your looking to spend a beautiful morning in the water followed by a great lunch with highly informative guides then this is for you. I am a highly anxious person and they made you feel at ease and also catered for my allergy to gluten with the whole lunch being gluten free! Picked us up from our hotel and returned us after lunch. Couldn't of been easier!

The paddleboarding at the sandbar didn't go well because of the strong wind, but the underwater scooter was great! The diver took some photos for us, which made for a nice memory. Watching the turtles swim gracefully made me feel very calm.

サンドバーでやったパドルボートは風が強くてうまく行かなかったけれど、
水中スクーターはとても良かった！
ダイバーの方が写真も撮ってくれて、いい記念になりました。
亀が優雅に泳いでいて、とても穏やかな気持になれました。

Thank you Jenner and crew for a wonderful day! The sandbar is beautiful and snorkeling was the highlight of the day. This trip is something we will remember for years.